Hypertension

Question: Hypertension? Is there any substitute herbal medication for Hypertension? I want to stop taking my current drug medication due to possible harmful side effects of beta blockers like impotence and etc.?

Answer: Homeopathy for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) according to the patients symptoms :- Head remedy; with nervousness (during pregnancy use with care) Rauwolfia S.Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly With depression; suicidal tendency; cardiac symptoms Aurum Met 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses) With arteriosclerosis and senile paresis Aurum Iod 30X, 6 hourly With senility and senile behavioural changes Baryta Carb 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) Systolic pressure high and diastolic pressure very low Baryta Mur 3X or 6X, 4 hourly With constriction in heart region and anginal pain Cactus G.Q(Mother Tincture) or 30X, 3 hourly For fat and flabby patient; sweat on head, palms and soles, craving for eggs; chilly patient Calcarea Carb 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) In old age;old bachelors and old maids Conium Mac 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) Palpitations in slight exertion; dyspnoea, insomnia and gastric complaints Crataegus Ox.Q(Mother Tincture) or 30X 4 hourly Due to shock (broken love affair etc) emotional disturbances Ignatia 200X or 1M 4 hourly(3 Doses) Due to congestion in brain; severe headache, lassitude and dizziness Glonoine 3X or 6X, 1/2 hourly Due to syphilitic origin; lancinating pain in head and bones Kali Iod.30X or 200X 4 hourly (3 Doses) Due to gastric origin; flatulence; craving for sweets and warm food; worse 4 - 8 P.M. Lycopodium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly Due to shock or grief; hyperthyroidism, goitre, addision's disease, diabetes ,etc. Desire for salt preparations Natrum Mur 200X or 1M 10 min (3 Doses) In syphilitic cases; angina pectoris; vertigo, dyspnoea and endocarditis Natrum Iod.30X or 200X 10 min (3 Doses) In tall, intelligent, hypertensive people; craves for icy cold things; fear of dark and stroms, etc. Phosphorus 30X or 200X 10 min (3 Doses) With sclerotic degeneration specially of spinal cord Plumbum Iod 30X or 200X, 6 hourly Due to grief; apprehension, dullness, loss of thirst etc. Gelsemium 30X or 200X, 3 hourly During menopausal stage; worse after sleep; great loquacity Lachesis 30X or 200X, 4 hourly Bursting pain in head; better by cold application, pressure, vertigo; palpitation of heart; worse when alone; sleeplessness with heaviness in head; oedematous swelling on face and legs Boerhaavia Diffusa Q (Mother Tincture) or 6X , 4 hourly Take Care and God Bless !

Question: hypertension? i have constantly changing blood pressure it varies between 150 t0 120 within minutes does this hypertension? actually im changing my position between the readings also i think im overweight may be this is the reason all i want to know is that do i have hypertension or it is the boderline hypertension or i can just get it right by just changing my diet i will be grateful at ur help

Answer: you can bet it right by simply living well. meaning eating properly, exercising and so on. you can get some great tips on how to live well and beat hypertension. try this link http://www.beatinghypertension.com/natur…

Question: Renal Hypertension is a form of secondary hypertension. How does a disorder of the kidneys lead to hypertensio? Rest of the Question: How does a disorder of the kidneys lead to hypertension?

Answer: they arent filtering properly so it leads to an increase in volume of fluid in the blood vessels

Question: What is the relation of hypertension and risk for decrease cardiac output? I am doing my nursing care plan and I can't get the relation of hypertension and risk for cardiac output.

Answer: i'm not sure the exact form of the curve, but more hypertension there's more risk of low cardiac uotput.- increasing the blood pressure increases the pressure the heart has to overpower to bomb the blood.- there's a range where the compensatory mecanisms of the heart (frank-satrling and those) can mantain the output, but after they stop working the output start to decrease.- hope you got this, i'm not very good with explanations.- :)

Question: What is coronary artery disease or hypertension? Why do people get hypertension and what is it.Also what is coronary artery disease ?

Answer: Artery is a plaque build-up in the arteries, causing the arteries to be less flexible and smaller inside than they would normally be. The arteries that bring blood back and forth to the heart have smaller openings in them than they normally would. When that happens, there is more pressure from the blood flowing through the arteries, so you can get high blood pressure from this. You can also get high blood pressure if your arteries are constricted from any other reason. Think of how water would flow through a hose. If you had a large hose with a large diameter, the water would flow gradually from the hose. If you put the same amount of water through a hose that is a lot smaller in diameter, the water would be under more pressure (you would see it spurting out faster and harder). Arteries that are larger in diameter make for lower blood pressure than arteries that have a smaller opening. If the doctor says it is O.K. try taking a multi-vitamin with high B vitamins in it, and then also eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables along with something in your diet that gives you some calcium. Ask your doctor what he thinks about it.

Question: What are some home remedies for hypertension? I know that there are medications to treat hypertension but are there other natural home remedies that can aid in lowering blood pressure?

Answer: Avoid salt, pork, and stress. Other than that, you need to see a doctor if you have high blood pressure, rather than trying to treat it yourself. Hypertension is a silent killer.

Question: What's the difference between a hypertension specialist and a cardiologist? I just underwent echocardiogram and was found out I have Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP). My doctor is a hypertension specialist. Some officemates told me that I should also consult a cardiologist. But I think my doctor is already okay for me. Is it really necessary to see a cardiologist?

Answer: hypertension specialist is an expert in dealing wit blood pressure such as high blood pressure but cardiologist is an expert with dealing with the heart. i think it might be necessary just to make sure.

Question: how is hypertension related to pneumonia? and can be fatigue a cause of pneumonia? i am a nursing student in third level and i am doing my defense in my case presentation on Tuesday. my patient is a 68 yrs. old female, and household personnel. she has pneumonia with a medical family history of hypertension. she is non-smoker and non-drinker person. thanks for those who can help me and God bless.

Answer: all i know is that fatigue can cause pretty much anything bc its when your body uis weak, and harmful things can take over.

Question: What could be the cause of uncontrolled hypertension? My primary care physician and cardiologist are scratching their heads over my condition. My pressure is ALWAYS around 160/90. They have tried almost every prescription to treat my high blood pressure. Right now I'm on Hyzaar in conjunction with Norvasc, both at the maximum dose and my pressure hasn't budged a millibar. I tried looking for info on uncontrolled hypertension on the Web but I only found vague answers. Maybe someone knows someone that had this. What did they do about it?

Answer: Hyzaar and Norvasc are great medications for treatment of blood pressure, but I agree, a renal sonogram to rule out renal stenosis (or cysts), would be a good start. You may also want to have them do blood work to rule out a Pheochromocytoma by checking for Plasma Free Metanephrine levels; Perform a 24-hour urine collection for creatinine, total catecholamines, vanillylmandelic acid, and metanephrines. Additionally, you might want to see if the doctors will add an Alpha 2 (like Clonidine) to your regimen, taken 3 times daily. That can usually do the trick. Hypertension like this is very difficult and trying. I'm certain you've been through a lot dealing with it. I've got a few patients just like you, and it took putting them on Clonidine, and sometimes Alpha 1 meds (like Cardura and Hytrin) before I could get them to goal. Best of luck to you!! p.s.: There's a lot of reasons for elevated blood pressure, but eating celery supplements ARE NOT GOING TO SAVE YOU! Anyone here trying to sell Dr. Mercola and his quackery are just fools. He is LESS than received by the general medical population. He makes his money on selling "supplements" rather than sound medical advice.

Question: How to stay active and healthy despite having hypertension and diabetes? I am 56 years old, currently on medication for hypertension and diabetes. Still working, but work is rather stressful and thought of resigning. Any advice?

Answer: You should start walking immediately. Regular walks, 2-3 miles every day, will go a long way in reducing weight, lowering your BP, and potentially curing you of the effects of diabetes. Get walking. Walk a lot. Walk as much as you can. You'll be in much better physical shape and in better health within months.

Question: I am looking for a suggestions for a hypertension exercise program - any ideas? I have mildly elevated blood pressure and want to bring it under control through diet and exercise - so i'm looking for suitable hypertension exercise suggestions that I can try. Thanks.

Answer: The key to any exercise program is staying motivated and setting realistic goals. First off if you haven't been exercising you should have a check up with your doctor to ensure they give you the all clear to begin - they should be able to give you some suggestions on what sort of exercises are suitable for you. Brisk walking, swimming and some gentle aerobic exercises like yoga or tai chi could be good options. If you join a gym or an exercise class make sure you tell them about your health status. Secondly, it helps to rope in a friend or partner to join you in whatever exercises you chose to have a go at. Having someone else involved means your more likely to stick with it. As you're doing this for the health benefits don't try to cram lots of exercise in or join loads of classes, make your regime realistic and achievable. You're in this for the long term. Which leads to finding exercises you enjoy. You don't have to stick with just one either, the more varied your exercises are the more interested you'll be in keeping going. Remember exercise can include attending a dance class or taking up a new hobby - it doesn't have to be restricted to gym sessions Keeping a journal so you can see the positive changes brought about by sticking to your new hypertension exercise program can be a great way of staying motivated. Don't forget to put in your blood pressure readings and watch them drop. As you've already mentioned diet you probable realise that exercising isn't the whole answer. If you're overweight you need to try and lose the extra pounds. The exercise will help with that, but you may need to modify your diet too. Get rid of processed, high fat and high in salt foods and replace with fresh produce that is freshly prepared. When the going gets tough and you don't feel like doing your exercises just tell yourself how much it's helping your health and that by doing it you're going to be working towards lowering your blood pressure and improving your health. Its all about choosing the hard right over the easy wrong. Don't forget to reward yourself - not with a big sugary doughnut of course (remember the diet modifications!), but with something that is just for you. If could be a new CD, a book or even a new item of clothing - anything that will encourage you to keep going. Following these steps, you should be able to stick to a exercise program that works towards lowering hypertension with the added benefit of improving your health overall too.

Question: How might you assist a low-income individual who has hypertension and needs to rely on donated can foods? How might you assist a low-income individual who has hypertension and needs to rely on donated can foods?

Answer: This person talking about dehydration everywhere DOES NOT HAVE A SINGLE CLUE WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT, HE OBVIOUSLY KNOWS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT KIDNEY FUNCTION, and he should be banned from here because he's telling people they can cure their CANCER, and every other disease, with WATER. IF ONE PERSON DOESN'T SEEK ACTUAL MEDICAL CARE BECAUSE OF THIS FOOL, IT'S ONE TOO MANY. REPORT HIM. To answer your question, he or she really needs to read labels and avoid too much sodium, which is usually found in incredible amounts in canned food. Obviously, add as much fresh food to the diet as possible.

Question: What is the most efficient and effective way to treat hypertension? What is the most efficient and effective way to treat hypertension, lifestyle change, taking medicine (no re-bounce of the blood pressure after stop of the medicine) or what else?

Answer: You might want to check with your doctor since it could be a serious issue

Question: What is the best treatment for hypertension ? I am more than 50 years old, i am suffering from high blood pressure, I want to know whether there is any abnormal therapy treatment for hypertension.

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Question: What are different types of foods that will lower hypertension? I know that friuts and vegetables will help lower hypertension but What else could there possibley be that will lower hypertension. and drinks?

Answer: The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a diet promoted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (part of the NIH, an organisation part of the government of the USA) to control hypertension. A major feature of the plan is limiting intake of sodium, and it also generally encourages the consumption of nuts, whole grains, fish, poultry, fruits and vegetables while lowering the consumption of red meats, sweets, and sugar. It is also "rich in potassium, magnesium, and calcium, as well as protein and fiber." Reduce sodium in the diet.

Question: What is the link between LEG CRAMPS and Pulmonary hypertension? I google Leg Cramps and found Pulmonary hypertension. That term, Pulmonary hypertension is also listed on the page for Scleroderma which I am being tested for. I am curious if there is an indication that my leg cramps may be part of a bigger circle.

Answer: OK. Leg cramps can be caused by a plethora of problems from minor to major. But you are only asking about Pulmonary Hypertension. First, Pulmonary Hypertension (Cor Pulmonale) is most often associated with severe lung disease which makes the right heart work much harder to pump blood to the Pulmonary capillary bed. This causes the blood to "back up" into the whole venous system causing swelling most often seen first in the legs but is happening all over the body. The swelling can cause poor circulation to the muscles of the legs which can instigate cramps. This is an unlikely scenario for you. It's kind of like having a headache and assuming it's brain cancer. Increase your intake of electrolytes like Potassium, Calcium, magnesium and it should go away. If not consult your doctor so he/she can investigate it properly.

Question: How does the doctor determine if a person has hypertension? The doctor told me that I have Hypertension and I am very young? How does the doctor determine if a person has hypertension?

Answer: High and elevated blood pressure makes you hypertensive. Usually hypertensive people tend to get very angry for small things and they raise havoc at home or outside due to temper. Its something that can be taken care. A lot of breathing exercises help you to calm down. I am not going to play the role of the Machine Gun Saint here but I will tell you that spending time alone at a sea shore or a lake will help you to focus on life and motivate you to control your temper. Other than that the Medical gurus will recommend certain diets to lower your BP levels. You are fine... you are still young so everything can be taken care of.

Question: What are other ways to lower hypertension besides eating and exercising, dieting, and emotion wise? AND THOSE MEDITATION REALLY WORK FOR HYPERTENSION?

Answer: those are the was to lower hypertension

Question: Is it Possible to have high cholesterol without having hypertension? So yeah is it possible to have high cholesterol without suffering from hypertension? I ask it because hypothetically speaking your heart would have to work harder if you have veins clogged by cholesterol. If this is true if you have high cholesterol you will suffer from hypertension. Again this is just an hypothesis, im not sure and would like to know how this works. Any info is greatly appreciated! =[) THX!

Answer: Patients who have an elevated blood pressure and patients who would be considered at relatively high global risk don't necessarily have high cholesterol. If your cholesterol is over 10, then it is possible you may have a condition called hypercholesterolaemia. If you smoke, are overweight and take no exercise, then your risk will be quite significant despite your low blood pressure. In this case you should try and do something about these other risk factors, which might include lowering your cholesterol with drugs. However if you are a non-smoker, not too overweight, and take some exercise, then your cholesterol is an isolated problem that on its own in not likely to be much of a problem to you. You should talk to your doctor. Take care as always!\

Question: Can anyone give me a schematic diagram of the pathophysiology of primary hypertension? The client is obese (BMI = 31.1), has a high cholesterol and triglyceride level, was previously a smoker (5 pack years), and drinks a lot of coffee. Client is a female , 41 years old. Married with 3 children the oldest being 17 y/o The pathophysiology diagram should contain the possible causes and possible effects of hypertension. Thank you!

Answer: Hi, found this pdf - hope it helps http://medind.nic.in/jac/t01/i3/jact01i3p140.pdf